Posts by placidjackal97

jadetinker85 said:Honestly, I’m not even worried about ending up pregnant—it’s more that I'm terrified of dealing with what my friend went through. She had this horrible bleeding and stomach cramps. I took the pill, but it’s been over 12 hours now, so hopefully everything stays fine.🙄

Was she definitely safe from other causes if she just missed that pill? (Assuming nothing else was going on?)

Of course—you still have to take the pill and finish the whole pack, even if the contraception isn't really reliable at this point.

jadetinker85 said:Hey guys, has anyone ever had those days where you just totally forget to take your pill?

Yeah, definitely.

My aunt—she’s a doctor—told me things are still fine if you manage to get that pill down within a 12-hour window.
Though, honestly, you aren't 100% protected then either. (Then again, when are we ever actually 100%?

😉 )

I’ve switched to the patch now (also hormonal birth control), so there isn't really anything left for me to forget. 🙂

When I was on the pills, though, I kept the pack in my bedroom dresser—even if I tucked a backup pack in my purse, I’d end up completely confused for days trying to figure out which pack I was actually on.

Alexander Hall said:I don't think "believing" is actually the tool being used here.
It’s more about "wanting."
Just "believing" isn't enough to make things happen.

The title "What You Believe Becomes Reality"
—I’d probably change it to "You can achieve whatever you truly desire."

Think back to everything you've accomplished in your life. And the stuff you haven't.
Compare the presence and intensity of that desire—the actual time and effort you poured in.
Maybe the things you didn't reach weren't even what you wanted... or at least, you didn't want them badly enough.

Actually, I see it the exact opposite way.
Believing is much more powerful than just wanting—and honestly, it's harder too. Anyone can want something, but only a few people truly believe.😉

Every single one of my successes came down to how much I BELIEVED they would happen. All those things I wanted but doubted I could pull off? They just fell through.

But when you really step back and look at it—what’s actually universal about us? Everything else can be taken away—your stuff, your status, whatever—but you’re still the one in the driver's seat when it comes to what you believe and how you process the world. It feels like that might be the one tool God gave all of us; if we actually learn how to use it, we might just make it through.

👍

Norris said:I’m placing the entire weight of that argument on your shoulders. You’re the one deciding what to think—after all, you’re the only thing in this world you actually have control over, including what you choose to believe.

It works like this: if you go through life convinced everything is a struggle and people are out to get you, that’s exactly the reality you'll build. But if you opt for a positive mindset—believing life is manageable and people are generally good—you'll start seeing that manifest. Either way, you're making the call, and God backs you up on it.

Think of it as free will in action.

Sure, your past might have "taught" you that life is just one big uphill battle—but you can decide right now to start believing in the good stuff, in love, etc., and watch how quickly things shift.

As for the theory? It's classic positive thinking.

I'm totally with Norris on this.
I live by this philosophy, and honestly, I've seen it work firsthand more times than I can count.
Of course—embracing this means taking personal responsibility, which isn't really something most people are willing to do.😉

I’m just sitting here admiring the kind of card Maria Barnes is running.

😁

I didn't actually have to install any software myself.

Sometimes I slack off because I can't be bothered to head downtown—so the bills just sit there on the table and the late notices start piling up.

😕 Didn't you mention you lived right in the middle of the city?

Online banking here is totally free, and I can handle everything myself—buying stocks, swapping currencies, making deposits or withdrawals... you name it.

For transfers, I just need a one-time passcode for each transaction. The bank gives you a free list of about a hundred codes, and once you get down to the last twenty, they automatically mail you a new set.

I honestly can't believe some places actually charge for this stuff.

Honestly, they should be paying me—I’m basically doing their employees' jobs for them, and frankly, I'm much faster at it.😁

Jack Harris3 said:I don't buy into the idea of "absolute" data security.
Even though my bank is constantly nudging me to switch to online banking, I still haven't quite found the nerve to do it. 😢

I'm not sure which bank you're using, Jack—I'm with Chase, and I can honestly say I can count my trips to a physical branch on one hand.

Everything I do is online.

The upside? I can order a pair of shoes at midnight on a holiday and settle the bill instantly.

So far, I haven't run into a single downside. 😁

Amy Gomez36 said:Eight to ten hours?????😲

Jesus !!!!! I can barely manage two hours a day—maximum.

I could rarely focus while studying around other people.

Total lone wolf here 😉

The only three exams I actually crushed were in a group setting—back when I was working night shifts and living in a dorm by the Mississippi. 🙂

Good times.

Day shifts usually ran about 10 hours.

Now, I’m just trying to study! 😁